EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPF

Sunscreen is a non-negotiable at any time of the year, but it’s especially important as we head into summer.

PICK THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR YOUR FACE

If you have dry skin, look for a sunscreen with nourishing and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, vitamin E and glycerin, which help lock in moisture to keep skin happy (try Natio Daily Defence Face Moisturiser SPF50+), while an oil-free formula, like Napoleon Perdis Multi-Defense Broad Spectrum SPF50+ Sunscreen, is perfect for combination skin. Looking for a sunscreen that will sit comfortably under makeup? Endota New Age Daily Defence Cream SPF50+ Sunscreen is lightweight and fast absorbing, so it layers beautifully under foundation.

TRY A TINTED VERSION

These timesavers pull double duty, offering both sun protection and a light veil of colour, so you can skip the makeup. Two of our favourites: Natio Tinted Moisturser SPF50+, which combines skin-loving vitamin E, aloe, jojoba and green tea to calm the complexion, plus mineral pigments that leave skin glowing.

DON’T FORGET…

To apply sunscreen behind the ears, which many of us skip, and on lips, which are particularly prone to sunburn.